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TECHNICAL REPORT
WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION NEIGHBORHOOD PARKING STUDY
Prepared by:
6544 NE 61st Street, Seattle, WA 98115 ph: (206) 523-3939 fax: (206) 523-4949
AUGUST 19, 2009
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West Seattle Junction Neighborhood On-Street Parking Study
Technical Report
August 19, 2009
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1 2. On-street Commercial Parking....................................................................................................... 1 3. Future Transit Station Area Parking Demand .............................................................................. 11 4. Key Findings for On-Street Commercial Parking........................................................................ 16 5. Key Findings for Transit Station Area Parking............................................................................ 17
Tables
Table 1. West Seattle Junciton Commercial Area On-Street Parking Summary ................................... 4 Table 2. Transit Station Area On-Street Parking Demand .................................................................. 15 Table 3. Transit Station Area Off-Street Parking Demand .................................................................. 15
Figures
Figure 1. On-Street Commercial Study Area ......................................................................................... 2 Figure 2. Parking Utilization for 30-minute Signed Spaces – California Avenue SW .......................... 6 Figure 3. Parking Utilization for 30-minute Signed Spaces – Near the Commercial Core .................... 6 Figure 4. Parking Utilization for 2-hour Signed Spaces – California Avenue SW ................................ 7 Figure 5. Parking Utilization for 2-hour Signed Spaces –Near the Commercial Core........................... 8 Figure 6. Parking Utilization for Unrestricted Spaces – California Avenue SW ................................... 9 Figure 7. Parking Utilization for Unrestricted Spaces – Near the Commercial Core............................. 9 Figure 8. Parking Duration for Unrestricted Spaces – California Avenue SW .................................... 10 Figure 9. Parking Duration for Unrestricted Spaces – Near the Commercial Core.............................. 11 Figure 10. Transit Station Parking Study Area..................................................................................... 12 Figure 11. Off-Street Parking Supply and Rates ................................................................................. 14
Appendices
Appendix A. Transit Station Area Parking Demand Data
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West Seattle Junction Neighborhood On-Street Parking Study
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1. Introduction
A parking study was performed in the West Seattle Junction neighborhood in May and June 2009. There were two main purposes for this study. One purpose was to evaluate on-street parking in the commercial core by observing utilization, compliance, and parking duration. Another purpose was to evaluate parking in the vicinity of two future Rapid Ride1 transit stations. Rapid Ride is a future bus service scheduled to be implemented by King County Metro, which will provide frequent bus service with limited stops to improve the speed and reliability of service to downtown Seattle. Implementation of Rapid Ride includes two transit stations in West Seattle, one at the intersection of SW Alaska Street and California Avenue SW and the other at the intersection of SW Alaska Street and Fauntleroy Way SW. The data and analysis of on-street parking will help the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) determine if changes in parking management techniques are needed for current activity in the neighborhood. The analysis of station area parking demand data will be used to monitor future parking impacts associated with Rapid Ride. The on-street commercial parking study examined:
utilization and compliance of parking spaces with time limits;
parking supply, utilization, and duration of unrestricted spaces
parking utilization by time of day
The station area parking study examined:
current demand for on-street parking in the vicinity of two future Rapid Ride stations
current parking demand for off-street parking in the vicinity of two future Rapid Ride stations
2. On-street Commercial Parking
Detailed parking surveys were performed for 34 block faces in the West Seattle Junction neighborhood. The streets and the time periods surveyed are shown in Figure 1. The study area inventory was provided by SDOT on maps prepared by the department’s Geographic Information System (GIS) work team. The study block faces include 12 block faces on California Avenue SW and 22 block faces near the California Avenue SW commercial core. There were four block faces with construction activity during the data collection portion of the study. The segment of each block face where construction activity eliminated the ability to park were coded as “No Park” within the inventory, and excluded from the analysis. There was on-street construction activity on portions of the east side of California Avenue, between SW Hudson Street and SW Edmunds Street, but the area was filled with cars and trucks. These cars and trucks were included in the analysis. The other three blocks impacted by construction are listed below:
41st Avenue SW, Oregon Street to SW Alaska Street, west side 42nd Avenue SW between SW Oregon Street and SW Alaska Street, east side 42nd Avenue SW between SW Oregon Street and SW Alaska Street, west side
1 http://metro.kingcounty.gov/up/sc/plans/2008/012008-wsea-rr.html#timeline
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Study Methodology
Parking demand data were collected over two days—Wednesday, May 6, and Thursday, May 7, 2009—to reflect typical weekday parking activity. Operations Management Group (OMG), Inc. conducted the survey from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. in one hour intervals. OMG collected parking space occupancy data using their hand-held electronic data collection tool. A sequence number was assigned to every parking space within each map segment to ensure consis-tency in the data collection. The inventory and sequence numbers included all parking spaces by type, and all “gaps” such as bus zones, hydrants, and other locations where parking is not allowed. In addition to recording vehicles parked in legally-designated spaces, the data included “squeeze-in vehicles” on each street segment, which represent motorists who created their own space between other vehicles, at the end of the block, too close to a driveway or in “no-parking” zones. The presence of these vehicles reflects the demand for on-street parking. Parking data were evaluated independently for each type of parking restriction and unrestricted parking. This study examines the following factors:
Utilization – The percentage of the legal parking spaces that were occupied by a vehicle. The parking utilization for 3-minute and 30-minute load/unload zones could reflect a lower than actual rate because the survey occurred once per hour. Some cars may have parked and left between each survey.
Compliance – The percentage of vehicles that parked within the established time limits. For example, the cars that parked for two hours or less in a signed two-hour zone. The compliance rates are only measured for the period between 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. when time limits are in effect.
Parking duration – The length of time that a vehicle occupied a space. This factor was only evaluated for unrestricted spaces.
Parking Capacity
The practical capacity for parking is defined at 85% utilization. When utilization exceeds the practical capacity, drivers could experience delays and frustration while searching for a parking space. Circling the block in search of a parking space also contributes to area traffic congestion and increased vehicle emissions. Practical capacity is used to determine the adequacy of a parking system. SDOT considers utilization rates above about 75% to be the threshold where additional parking management techniques should be explored through a comprehensive study. SDOT can then put measures in place before parking reaches capacity. SDOT also uses parking management measures to support the goal of reducing automobile trips, particularly for commuting. Short-term parking limits that encourage turnover for retail and businesses are preferred over long-term parking by commuters.
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Parking Space Inventory, Utilization, and Compliance
The parking space inventory reflects parking regulations in effect midday. For the most part, time-limits begin at 8:00 A.M. and end at 6:00 P.M., when signed time restricted spaces become unrestricted spaces. Table 1 summarizes parking space inventory, utilization, and compliance for each parking restriction type along California Avenue SW and on study streets near the California Avenue SW commercial core. The survey included a total of 629 parking spaces on 34 block faces.
Table 1. West Seattle Junciton Commercial Area On-Street Parking Summary
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3-minute Signed Time-Limit 2 55% 100% 8:00 A.M., 4:00 P.M. 90%
30-minute Signed Time-Limit 19 35% 68% 5:00 P.M. 75%
2-hour Signed Time-Limit 189 62% 71% 4:00 P.M. 90%
Unrestricted 51 63% 67% 11:00 A.M., 1:00 P.M., 3:00 P.M.
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3-minute Signed Time-Limit 1 50% 100% 9:00 to 12:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M.
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30-minute Signed Time-Limit 5 32% 60% 3:00 P.M. 83%
2-hour Signed Time-Limit 165 56% 65% 4:00 P.M. 83%
Unrestricted 190 71% 79% 2:00 P.M. n/a
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Total 367 1. Source: SDOT GIS. Parking supply midday on a weekday when all parking restrictions are in effect. 2. Operations Management Group, data collection on May 6 and 7, 2009, 8:00 A.M to 6:00 P.M. Compiled by Heffron Transportation, Inc. 3. Average utilization for load/unload zones reflects the percent of occupied spaces seen during a once-per-hour survey frequency.
More usage could occur between surveys. 4. Compliance rate calculated for cars parked between 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M., excluding cars with RPZ tags. 5. Not applicable due to very small number of spaces. No cars used this space during the survey period. 6. Compliance rate not applicable to unrestricted spaces.
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Utilization of 3-minute signed time-limited spaces was based on a small number of spaces. The 30-minute signed time-limited spaces were surveyed once per hour and also may have been utilized between survey passes. The average daytime utilization was 35% on California Avenue SW and 32% near the California Avenue SW commercial core. These rates are typical of 30-minute signed time-limited spaces found in other neighborhood area parking studies. The peak utilization on California Avenue from 5:00 P.M to 6:00 P.M. likely reflects cars that are parked in anticipation of the parking time-limit ending at 6:00 P.M. Two-hour signed time limited spaces show an average utilization of 62% on California Avenue SW and 56% near California Avenue SW commercial core. Peak utilization occurred at 4:00 P.M., reaching 67% and 65% for the two subareas, respectively. Unrestricted spaces had slightly higher utilization than 2-hour time-limited spaces, with an average utilization of 63% on California Avenue SW and 71% near the California Avenue SW commercial core. Utilization on California Avenue SW was fairly constant throughout the day, and peaked at 67% at 11:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. Peak utilization on streets near the California Avenue SW commercial core was 79% at 2:00 P.M.
Parking Utilization by Time of Day
Parking utilization by time of day was evaluated for 30-minute signed time-limited spaces, 2-hour signed time-limited spaces, and unrestricted spaces. The utilization by time of day was evaluated separately for study block faces on California Avenue SW and near the California Avenue SW commercial core. Figure 2 and Figure 3 present parking utilization by time of day for 30-minute signed spaces on California Avenue SW and near the California Avenue SW commercial core. Utilization generally increases throughout the day.
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Figure 2. Parking Utilization for 30-minute Signed Spaces – California Avenue SW
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Source: Operations Management Group, data collection May 6, and 7, 2009. Compiled by Heffron Transportation, Inc.
Figure 3. Parking Utilization for 30-minute Signed Spaces Near the California Avenue SW Commercial Core
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Source: Operations Management Group, data collection May 6, and 7, 2009. Compiled by Heffron Transportation, Inc.
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Figure 4 and Figure 5 present parking utilization by time of day for 2-hour signed spaces. Utilization increases steeply in the morning, with a near peak at 11:00 A.M. Peak utilization occurs at 4:00 P.M., which is within two hours of when the time restrictions end (at 6:00 P.M.). Utilization is under 75% at the peaks.
Figure 4. Parking Utilization for 2-hour Signed Spaces – California Avenue SW
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Source: Operations Management Group, data collection May 6, and 7, 2009. Compiled by Heffron Transportation, Inc.
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Figure 5. Parking Utilization for 2-hour Signed Spaces Near the Califonia Avenue SW Commercial Core
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Source: Operations Management Group, data collection May 6, and 7, 2009. Compiled by Heffron Transportation, Inc. Figure 6 and Figure 7 present parking utilization by time of day for unrestricted spaces. Utilization is relatively constant throughout the day on California Avenue SW beginning at 9:00 A.M. On streets near California Avenue SW utilization increases gradually until 2:00 P.M. reaching 79% and then drops off steeply after 2:00 P.M.
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Figure 6. Parking Utilization for Unrestricted Spaces – California Avenue SW
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Source: Operations Management Group, data collection May 6, and 7, 2009. Compiled by Heffron Transportation, Inc.
Figure 7. Parking Utilization for Unrestricted Spaces Near the California Avenue SW Commercial Core
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Source: Operations Management Group, data collection May 6, and 7, 2009. Compiled by Heffron Transportation, Inc.
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Parking Duration for Unrestricted Parking Spaces
Parking duration was evaluated for unrestricted parking spaces. Parking duration reveals characteristics of parking activity associated with various land use types—the duration associated with customers to retail and restaurant businesses is shorter than for employees or residents. Figure 8 presents the duration for cars parked on California Avenue SW. There are 51 unrestricted parking spaces from SW Dawson Street to SW Dakota Street. There were 100 cars that parked between 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. in these 51 spaces. The highest percentage of cars (40%) parked for one hour or less. This was followed by 18% that parked for two hours and 16% that parked for three hours. A total of 20% parked for eight hours or more. These parked cars could be related to area employees, commuters who rode the bus, or area residents who park on street.
Figure 8. Parking Duration for Unrestricted Spaces – California Avenue SW
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Source: Operations Management Group, data collection May 6, and 7, 2009. Compiled by Heffron Transportation, Inc. Note: Actual duration not known for cars parked at 8 A.M. and at 5:00 P.M. These vehicles have not been separated from the duration analysis.
Figure 9 presents parking duration for cars parked near the California Avenue SW commercial core. (Refer to Figure 1 for study block faces.) There are 190 unrestricted parking spaces on the 22 block faces near California Avenue SW included in the on-street commercial parking analysis. There were 295 cars that parked between 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. in these 190 spaces. This area also had the highest percentage of cars (35%) that parked for one hour or less. This was followed by 14% that parked for two hours. 39% parked from three to nine hours, and 13% parked for ten hours or more.
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Figure 9. Parking Duration for Unrestricted Spaces Near the Caliornia Avenue SW Commercial Core
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Source: Operations Management Group, data collection May 6, and 7, 2009. Compiled by Heffron Transportation, Inc. Note: Actual duration not known for cars parked at 8 A.M. and at 5:00 P.M. These vehicles have not been separated from the duration analysis.
3. Future Transit Station Area Parking Demand
Data Collection Methodology
Parking demand data were collected in the vicinity of the two Rapid Ride transit stations to evaluate potential future parking impacts resulting from transit users. The transit stations are proposed in the West Seattle Junction neighborhood: one at the intersection of SW Alaska Street and California Avenue SW and the other at the intersection of SW Alaska Street and Fauntleroy Way SW. Both on-street parking and public off-street parking lots were included in the parking demand study. The on-street block faces are shown in Figure 1 and off street parking lots are shown in Figure 10.
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An inventory of public off-street parking lots was conducted by Heffron Transportation, Inc. These lots included four “The Junction” parking lots, two retail-specific lots and five paid parking lots. “The Junction” parking lots are free for shoppers in the Junction area and have a maximum time limit of three hours. The retail-specific lots are free for patrons of adjacent retail establishments. The cost to park varied at the paid parking lots. The paid parking lot on 42nd Avenue SW between SW Alaska Street and SW Edmunds Street is an underground lot that includes paid parking spaces and reserved spaces. All spaces were included in the inventory. Figure 11 shows the number of spaces for each lot that was surveyed along with the type of lot and the cost to park. Parking in private lots such as churches, the post office and The Eagles were not included in the off-street inventory. In addition, parking lots at smaller retail establishments, such as 7-Eleven and hair salons, were not included. These retail establishments had small parking lots where turnover could be more easily monitored to discourage all-day commuter parking. There was also shared pay parking with banks in the study area vicinity. These spaces were only available evenings and Sundays. During the week and on Saturdays, shared parking was available after 6:00 P.M. Data collection occurred for selected time periods to address parking issues that may occur in residential, business, and mixed-use areas throughout the day. All weekday data collection occurred for one mid-week day and one weekend day to ensure the most typical parking activity was being recorded. The data collection periods are listed below: Weekday
On-street parking: 5:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M., 12:00 P.M., and 2:00 P.M. Off-street parking: 11:00 A.M., 1:00 P.M., 3:00 P.M.
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On-street parking: 10:00 A.M., 12:00 P.M., and 2:00 P.M. Off-street parking 11:00 A.M., 1:00 P.M., 3:00 P.M.
The weekday 5:00 A.M. count was conducted to capture the residential parking demand before people left for the morning commute. The weekday parking surveys were conducted on Thursday, May 28, 2009 and the weekend parking surveys were conducted on Saturday, May 30, 2009.
Station Area Parking Demand
The analysis of on-street parking demand and utilization was prepared for the two station areas. Each station area includes available on-street parking within approximately one-quarter mile of the transit stations. The west station area includes block faces west of 40th Avenue SW (918 parking spaces) and the east station area includes block faces on and east of 40th Avenue SW (850 parking spaces). Parking demand data by block face and for each off-street lot is provided in Appendix A. Table 2 summarizes the on-street parking demand and parking utilization as a percent of the total parking spaces used. These data can be used for comparison following implementation of the Rapid Ride bus routes and proposed transit stations.
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0 - 1 Hr: $2.00
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Evenings after 5 : $3.00PM
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0 - 1 Hr: $2.00
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Evenings 5 to 6 : $3.00PM AM
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Table 2. Transit Station Area On-Street Parking Demand
Weekdays 1 Saturday 2
5:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 2:00 pm 10:00 am 12:00 pm 2:00 pm
West Study Area
Vehicles Parked 398 667 700 664 611 650 623
Parking Utilization 3 43% 73% 76% 72% 67% 71% 68%
East Study Area
Vehicles Parked 250 535 455 425 357 326 277
Parking Utilization 4 29% 63% 54% 50% 42% 38% 33% Source: Heffron Transportation, Inc., 2009. 1. Data collection on Thursday, May 28, 2009. 2. Data collection on Saturday, May 5, 2009. 3. There are 918 on-street parking spaces in the West Study Area. 4. There are 850 on-street parking spaces in the East Study Area. Table 3 summarizes the off-street parking demand data. These data can be used for comparison following implementation of the Rapid Ride bus routes and proposed transit stations. In addition, the off-street data show available excess capacity in off-street parking. The hourly and daily parking rates for these lots are provided in Appendix B.
Table 3. Transit Station Area Off-Street Parking Demand
Weekdays 1 Saturday 2
11:00 am 1:00 pm 3:00 pm 11:00 am 1:00 pm 3:00 pm
The Junction
Supply 289 289 289 289 289 289
Demand 192 196 165 137 170 129
Utilization 66% 68% 57% 47% 59% 45%
Other Retail
Supply 190 190 190 190 190 190
Demand 80 107 105 90 107 101
Utilization 42% 56% 55% 47% 56% 53%
Paid Parking
Supply 279 279 279 279 279 279
Demand 111 3 127 126 44 52 49
Utilization 40% 46% 45% 16% 19% 18% Source: Heffron Transportation, Inc., 2009. 1. Data collection on Thursday, May 28, 2009. 2. Data collection on Saturday, May 5, 2009.
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4. Key Findings for On-Street Commercial Parking
Key findings for on-street weekday parking in the West Seattle Junction neighborhood are summarized below.
30-Minute Signed Time-Limited Parking
There are a total of nineteen 30-minute time-limited signed spaces on 12 study blocks on California Avenue SW. There are five 30-minute time-limited signed spaces on the other 22 study area block faces near the California Avenue SW commercial core.
The average daytime uilization was 35% on California Avenue SW and 32% near the California Avenue SW commercial core.
The compliance rates were 75% on California Avenue SW and 83% near the California Avenue SW commercial core.
Two-Hour Signed Time-Limited Parking
There are a total of 189 signed 2-hour time-limited parking spaces on California Avenue SW and 165 on study block faces near the California Avenue SW commercial core.
The average daytime utilization was 62% on California Avenue SW and 56% near the Califonia Avenue SW commercial core.
The compliance rates were high at 90% on California Avenue SW and 83% on the study block faces near the California Avenue SW commercial core.
Unrestricted Parking
There are 51 unrestricted parking spaces of 262 (19%) parking spaces on the California Avenue SW study blocks. There are 190 unrestricted parking spaces of 367 (52%) on the study block faces near the California Avenue SW commercial core.
The average daytime utilization was 63% on California Avenue SW and 71% on study block faces near the California Avenue SW commercial core. Peak utilization on California Avenue SW was 67%, occuring three times from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Peak uitlization on study block faces near the California Avenue SW commercial core was 79% occuring at 12:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M.
Other Parking Spaces
There are two 3-minute signed time-limited spaces on California Avenue SW. There is one 3-minute signed time-limited space on study block faces near the commercial core on California Avenue SW.
There is one one disabled parking space on California Avenue SW and five disabled parking spaces on study block faces near the commercial core on California Avenue SW.
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5. Key Findings for Transit Station Area Parking
Key findings for parking demand in the vicinity of the two Rapid Ride transit stations, including on-street and off-street, weekday and Saturday parking are summarized below. The transit stations are proposed near the SW Alaska Street/California Avenue SW intersection and on SW Alaska Street east of Fauntleroy Way SW. The purpose of this data collection effort was to establish the baseline demand before the stations and bus service are in place in order to determine potential impacts to area parking with Rapid Ride stations and service.
Weekday On-Street Parking Demand
On street parking utilization, west of 40th Avenue NW (vicinity of SW Alaska Street/California Avenue SW station), was 43% at 5:00 A.M. reflecting utilization by residents in the area.
On-street parking utilization, on and east of 40th Avenue NW (vicinity of Alaska Street/Fauntleroy Way SW) was 29% at 5:00 A.M. relfecting utilization by residents in the area.
On-street parking utilization, west of 40th Avenue NW during the daytime was fairly constant with 74% at 10:00 A.M., 76% at 12:00 P.M., and 72% at 2:00 P.M.
On-street parking utilization, on and east of 40th Avenue NW, during the daytime was 63% at 10:00 A.M., 54% at 12:00 P.M., and 50% at 2:00 P.M.
Weekday Off-Street Parking Demand
Demand data were collected at 11:00 A.M., 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. at The Junction, at other retail spaces, and in paid parking lots.
Daytime parking utilization in The Junction lot was 66%, 68%, and 57% for the three time periods, respectively.
Daytime parking utilization in other retail lots was 42%, 56%, and 55% for the three time periods, respectively.
Daytime parking utilization in paid parking lots was 40%, 46%, and 45%, for the three time periods, respectively.
Saturday On-Street Parking Demand
On-street parking utilization, west of 40th Avenue NW on Saturday was somewhat lower than on a weekday with 67% at 10:00 A.M., 71% at 12:00 P.M., and 68% at 2:00 P.M.
On-street parking utilization, on and east of 40th Avenue NW, on Saturday was lower than on a weekday with 42% at 10:00 A.M., 38% at 12:00 P.M., and 33% at 2:00 P.M.
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Saturday Off-Street Parking Demand
Daytime parking utilization in The Junction lot was lower on a Saturday at 47% at 10:00 A.M., 59% at 12:00 P.M., and 45% at 2:00 P.M.
Daytime parking utilization in other retail lots was approximately the same on a Saturday as on a weekday at 47% at 10:00 A.M., 56% at 12:00 P.M., and 53% at 2:00 P.M..
Daytime parking utilization in paid parking lots was much lower on a Saturday at 16% at 10:00 A.M., 19% at 12:00 P.M., and 18% at 2:00 P.M.
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APPENDIX A
TRANSIT STATION AREA PARKING DEMAND DATA
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